JASON Robinson hailed England's victory over the mighty All Blacks as one of the best defensive performances ever and revelled in the opportunity to prove New Zealand's media wrong.

The Sale Sharks full back said England had been written off by the local press on arrival, but had proved just why they are currently ranked number one in the world - ahead of second placed New Zealand.

Robinson said: "The local press reckoned we were just here to make up the numbers and I have never come across such 'one-eyed' reporting in my career.

"We showed why we are number one, and we beat them despite being down to 13 men at one point.

"Our defending was possibly the best display yet, and they threw everything at us.

Hard work

"I am delighted for Clive Woodward and the rest of the team because of all the hard work that has gone in, and it sets us up nicely for next weekend's clash against Australia.

"Jonny Wilkinson proved himself once again with his kicking. I don't think there are many other kickers out there who could land a penalty from 40 yards out against a strong wind like the one blowing around Wellington."

Robinson, who looked to be struggling with an injury in the second half, said he just had cramp in both legs at the same time, and should be fit for the game against Australia.

The two sides were level at half time with two penalties each from Wilkinson and Carlos Spencer, but after the break Wilkinson kept his cool to add two more penalties and a drop-goal, despite a try from Doug Howlett which gave the All Blacks a bit more confidence and set up a nail-biting finish.

The All Blacks were impressive in attack but England's defence held firm to secure only their second ever win in New Zealand, following on from their earlier success against New Zealand Maori.